Ingredients
25½ozdry white wine
2oranges,sliced into rounds
½cupbrandy,optional
½cuphoney,or sugar
16whole cloves
4cinnamon sticks
4star anise
Preparation
Combine all ingredients in a non-aluminum saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Make sure not to boil so as not to boil the alcohol out.
Reduce heat to medium-low, and let the wine simmer for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours. Strain, and serve warm with desired garnishes.